GOOGL monthly performance report
View GOOGL's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
GOOGL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Alphabet Inc. (Class A) (GOOGL) closed September 2026 at $349.54, up 3.00% for the month and +38.69% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GOOGL is +11.67%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +3.79% versus its 200-day moving average ($336.76), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GOOGL has outperformed the S&P 500 by +81.21%, with a relative strength index reading of 147.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Alphabet Inc. (Class A) ended September 2026 at $349.54, posting a monthly return of +3.00%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.70%.
The current quarter stands at −2.19% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.79% versus the 200-day moving average ($336.76).
Year-to-date, GOOGL is +11.67% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −0.02%. The stock is currently −14.46% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.89%.
| Period | GOOGL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.64% | −0.12% | +0.76% |
| 1 Week | +3.26% | −0.34% | +3.60% |
| 1 Month | +3.00% | −0.70% | +3.70% |
| 3 Months | −3.92% | +2.80% | −6.71% |
| 6 Months | +14.39% | +13.85% | +0.54% |
| YTD | +11.67% | +11.70% | −0.02% |
| 12 Months | +38.69% | +15.01% | +23.68% |
| 3 Years | +152.90% | +71.69% | +81.21% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +33.82% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | +15.67% |
| #3 | Sep 2025 | +14.18% |
| #4 | Nov 2025 | +13.87% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | +12.04% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2025 | −16.54% |
| #2 | Mar 2025 | −9.18% |
| #3 | Feb 2026 | −7.76% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −7.76% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | −6.04% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +13.96% |
| Q3 2025 | +37.94% |
| Q4 2025 | +28.75% |
| Q1 2026 | −8.13% |
| Q2 2026 | +24.28% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −2.19% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +58.32% |
| 2024 | +35.51% |
| 2025 | +65.35% |
| 2026 | +11.67% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $408.61 (2026-05-18) |
| 52-Week Low | $235.84 (2025-10-10) |
| Current Price | $349.54 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $336.76 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +3.79% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −29.89% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.46% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 147.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +81.21% |
| RS Peak | 174.6 (May 2026) |
| RS Trough | 82.7 (Mar 2024) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GOOGL's return for this report period?
GOOGL returned +3.00% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has GOOGL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GOOGL: +11.67% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is GOOGL's 12-month return?
+38.69% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GOOGL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +3.79% versus 200DMA ($336.76).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−29.89% on 2025-04-08.